LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center at a Glance
Louisiana is our home, and advancing cancer research and cancer care is our mission. We are a multidisciplinary cancer center dedicated to excellence in prevention, early detection, treatment, and eradication of cancer in Louisiana and the Gulf South. With research programs including translational oncology, cancer biology, genes-environment, and population sciences, our researchers and clinicians are committed to making a difference in our Louisiana communities and with cancer care at large. Our NCI award winning Gulf South Clinical Trials Network brings clinical trials closer to home for patients. While our NCI lauded Louisiana Tumor Registry serves our faculty and everyone in the state with the most up to date and complete information about cancer in every zip code so that we can better attack the burden of cancer throughout the state. Our vision is to be the cancer center leading the way nationally in combating cancer in rural and urban areas with high disparities and complex social determinants. The Cancer Center’s outreach and engagement research works to address the needs of local communities. With our partners, we support events, cancer screenings, donations, and other avenues to improve cancer education, patient care, and research.
Mission
To reduce the cancer burden through a culture founded in excellence in research, clinical care, education, and active partnership that provides high-impact discoveries and increased access to cutting edge medical care for everyone throughout Louisiana and beyond.
Catchment Area
Catchment area is a term used by the NCI to indicate the defined geographic area in which the Cancer Center concentrates research, education and outreach efforts. Our catchment area is defined as the state of Louisiana. For more on our catchment area, including demographics, socioeconomic characteristics, social determinants health, and the cancer burden in Louisiana, click here.
The Quest for NCI Designation
Louisiana State University (LSU) and its academic medical center partner, LCMC Health, have joined forces to create an academic Cancer Center that will reduce the cancer burden and disparities throughout the State of Louisiana and across the Gulf South coast. After many years of collaboration, LSU formally announced its selection of LCMC Health as its academic medical center partner in the pursuit of NCI designation in February 2022. With this announcement, LCMC Health committed $75M over five years for cancer research, cancer care, and revolutionary STEM educational programs. The investment reflects LCMC Health’s commitment to transform healthcare in the state through state-of-the-art care, access to clinical trials, and additional resources for training the next generation to continue this work.
Year Founded
Founded in 1990
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Our History
In 1990, the Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center was established by former LSU Health New Orleans Chancellor Dr. Mervin Trail as a place for passionate healthcare professionals to join together to improve cancer treatment and combat this devastating disease.
Stanley S. Scott was the first African American reporter for United Press International and was named Special Assistant for Domestic Affairs under Presidents Nixon and Ford. Serving as chief liaison for a number of organizations, he became a key part of bringing together groups of African American leaders to meet with White House leaders. After being diagnosed with lung cancer, Mr. Scott gave his name to the Cancer Center.
Today, LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center has reimagined, reinvented, strengthened, and modernized how Louisianians tackle a cancer diagnosis and more importantly, how they can prevent it. Now home to approximately 100 cancer researchers and physicians, our research programs directly benefit the Louisiana community by providing access to resources to prevent cancer and detect it at earlier, more treatable stages. Our research also helps take strides toward a cancer-free future.
Through funding, critical partnerships with LSU and LCMC Health, and a robust membership program that brings together the brightest minds in cancer research, it is our mission to bring first-class, affordable cancer care to everyone in the state of Louisiana.
Our Leadership
Joe W. Ramos, Ph.D.
Director, LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center
Director and Chief Executive Officer, Louisiana Cancer Research Center
Augusto Ochoa, MD
Deputy Director, LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center
Chair, Department of Interdisciplinary Oncology
Administration
Stephanie Kleehammer, Cheif Administrative Officer, Associate Director of Administration | Jasmine Billips, Department Coordinator |
Janice Williams-Lucas, Business Operations Manager | Lee Sabatini, Director of External Affairs |
Eileen Mederos, Manager, Clinical Trials Office | David Whaley, Director of Contracts Administration |
Susan Theodosiou, Grants and Development Specialist (pre-award) | Victoria Dixon, Grants and Contracts Specialist (post-award) |
Brandi Burns, Associate Business Manager (HR) | B.J. Lovell, Grants and Contracts Specialist (NCORP) |
Sid Parekh, Associate Business Manager (CTO) | Jeff Rubin, Special Projects Department Coordinator |
Clayton Sanford, Purchasing Coordinator |
Contact Us
LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center
1700 Tulane Ave., 9th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 210-2828
Fax: (504) 210-2970
Media Inquiries: Lee Sabatini, Director, External Affairs - Lsabat@lsuhsc.edu or 504-210-2982.
For patients interested in treatment or clinical trials, please call toll-free at 1-866-559-2476.
Membership
Join our team of passionate professionals by becoming an LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center member.